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Avaí completes comeback win against Sport in Série B

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:09 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Avaí completes comeback win against Sport in Série B

Summary

Avaí defeated Sport 3-1 on August 19 in a Série B match at the Ressacada. The victory marked a significant comeback for Avaí, lifting them out of the relegation zone with 26 points, surpassing Ceará. Diego Hernández scored an impressive volley for Sport, drawing comparisons to a famous Zidane goal, but Avaí's goals from Del Piage and Léo Gamalho secured the win. With the loss, Sport remains sixth in the standings with 35 points.

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By the Numbers

•Avaí scored three goals to move out of the relegation zone.
•Diego Hernández's goal for Sport recalled historic Zidane strike.
•Avaí now has 26 points, while Sport holds 35 points.
•Avaí overtakes Ceará, who sit just above the relegation zone.
•Criciúma and Juventude are positioned for automatic promotion.

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Avaí vs. Sport last Wednesday (19) ended with a comeback win for the Santa Catarina side at the Ressacada.A result that lifted the team out of the Série B relegation zone in the Brazilian Championsh...
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